Description
A recipe for making seasoned French fries with a Cajun spice blend.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large Russet potatoes
- 4 cups vegetable oil for frying
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Cut the potatoes into uniform fry shapes, about 1/4 inch thick.
- Soak the cut potatoes in cold water for at least 30 minutes. Drain and pat them completely dry with paper towels.
- In a small bowl, mix the paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, thyme, salt, and black pepper to create the Cajun seasoning blend.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a deep pot or deep fryer to 325 degrees Fahrenheit (160 degrees Celsius).
- Fry the potatoes in small batches until they are pale golden and cooked through, about 5 to 7 minutes per batch. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- Increase the oil temperature to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius).
- Fry the blanched fries again in batches until they are golden brown and crisp, about 2 to 4 minutes.
- Remove the fries and place them in a large bowl. Immediately sprinkle the Cajun seasoning blend over the hot fries and toss to coat evenly.
- Serve the Cajun fries hot.
Notes
- Drying the potatoes thoroughly before frying prevents oil splatter.
- For crispier fries, you can blanch them twice at a lower temperature before the final fry.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Deep Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 300
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 15
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 0
Keywords: Cajun fries, seasoned fries, homemade french fries, spicy potatoes, deep fried